Water walkers visiting Hannibal

Friday

Mar 29, 2013 at 9:13 AMMar 29, 2013 at 9:14 AM

A group of indigenous women, who are carrying a ceremonial copper pail of water from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota to the delta at the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, are scheduled to be in Hannibal this weekend.

A group of indigenous women, who are carrying a ceremonial copper pail of water from the headwaters of the Mississippi in Minnesota to the delta at the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, are scheduled to be in Hannibal this weekend.

The Water Walkers aim to draw attention to the perils facing the river due to pollution.

The Mississippi River Water Walk welcomes daily walkers. Interested persons should contact Sharon Day at (651) 325-8077.